Manmohan Singh

Express View: India’s calculated risk of nuclear weapons paid off

May 10, 2023 10:06 pm

Delhi's nuclear arsenal is a means for credible minimum deterrence. Its “no first use” policy is a part of that promise

At launch of Lambah’s book, ex-diplomats call for maintaining contact with Pakistan

April 13, 2023 2:26 am

Menon said that both India and Pakistan are part of each other’s domestic politics, whether they like it or not. He suggested that India should try and work out people-to-people contacts, and even look at the trade aspect between two countries, even as bigger geopolitical issues may remain.

In 2017, Govt was keen on back-channel talks with Pakistan: Lambah

April 09, 2023 7:33 am

In April 2017, according to his book, Lambah was asked to go to Pakistan and meet then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif but that plan was dropped as businessman Sajjan Jindal made a solo trip to Pakistan, without the former envoy’s knowledge.

Speaking Inclusion: Ableist language further marginalises people with disabilities

February 17, 2023 9:35 am

For long, people with disabilities have either been patronised or seen as objects of pity. This has given rise to euphemisms, like “specially-abled” or “differently-abled”

The Express View: Discomfort over shifting former PM Manmohan Singh's seat in Rajya Sabha should be the beginning of a long-overdue conversation

February 09, 2023 10:58 pm

It has once again brought into focus a glaring deficiency in India's buildings and public spaces – inaccessible toilets, wheelchair-unfriendly architecture

Disability activists flag Manmohan’s shift to Rajya Sabha last row for wheelchair

February 09, 2023 8:56 am

According to Congress sources, Singh's office asked the party to change his seat as it was difficult for him to walk to the front row. The party then arranged for him to be seated in the back row, near the aisle.

Pervez Musharraf and India: When the Pakistani dictator met prime ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh

February 06, 2023 7:20 am

Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War, had at least five major meetings with the Indian leadership. The later meetings were more fruitful than the earlier ones, but the gains overall were limited.

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh shifted to last row in Rajya Sabha for easy movement in wheelchair

February 02, 2023 9:07 pm

Senior Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Digvijaya Singh will now occupy front-row seats after their reallocation by the party.

As Gautam Adani praises Cong PMs, party says it is not against any group but monopoly

December 31, 2022 7:10 am

Adani Group Chairperson says Rajiv Gandhi's Exim policy, Narasimha Rao's liberalisation, Keshubhai Patel's measures had all helped his business ventures grow

Growth, change have sparked aspirations, they pressure govt to deliver: Manmohan

November 09, 2022 7:08 am

Stating that the media has a “very important contribution to make in the process of nation-building”, Singh said, “We expect media to be vigilant, to point out the shortcomings of the government, and thus help in improving the effectiveness of governance.”

As Modi embarks on US visit, a look at Indian PMs attending State dinners at White House

June 20, 2023 9:15 pm

Here's a look at Indian Prime Ministers with US Presidents during their State Dinners over the years since India gained Independence.

President Mukherjee, PM Modi, Sonia remember Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

January 30, 2016 2:10 pm

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Congress President Sonia Gandhi remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary and paid homage to the Father of the Nation.

Evil goes up in smoke as country celebrates Dussehra

October 22, 2015 10:19 pm

Giant effigies of ten-headed demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran went up in flames marking the triumph of good over evil as fervour marked Dussehra festivities across the country on Thursday (October 22). Pranab Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries watched the evil going up in smoke.

Congress continues protest against suspension of Lok Sabha MPs

August 05, 2015 6:22 pm

Senior Congress party leaders including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were seen standing near the Gandhi statue with black flags and placards.

Coal scam: Manmohan Singh's daughters attend court hearing

April 01, 2015 6:43 pm

Daughters of Former PM Manmohan Singh, Upinder Singh and Daman Singh, at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Sonia Gandhi leads march in support of Manmohan Singh

March 12, 2015 5:20 pm

Singh was coal minister for at least a part of the time when the alleged “inefficient” allocations were made.

2014: The year of PM Narendra Modi

December 31, 2014 8:44 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the top news and newsmaker in 2014. He led BJP to a historic election victory and formed a stable government at the Centre.

Rahul Gandhi trashes Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

November 13, 2014 5:01 pm

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi speaks at the 125th Birth Anniversary Function of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.

On Gandhi Jayanti, PM Modi pays tribute at Rajghat and Vijayghat

October 02, 2014 12:35 pm

On Gandhi Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatama Gandhi in Rajghat, New Delhi.

Dalai Lama meets Manmohan Singh

September 22, 2014 1:14 pm

Tibetan Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama met former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in New Delhi.

The Accidental Prime Minister: Audience Review

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

The Accidental Prime Minister starring Anupam Kher is based on the book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru. The film chronicles the time when Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister. Here's what the audience had to say after watching it.

Tall claims, empty boasts, falsification of facts not for him: Sonia Gandhi on Manmohan Singh

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Presenting former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh with the 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, disarmament & development, UPA Chairperson appeared to take a dig at the current dispensation through her praise for Dr Singh.

Over 30 Times Surge In Jan Dhan Deposits: Find Out How

June 22, 2020 7:19 pm

Don't target PM Modi unnecessarily: Naidu

February 25, 2016 4:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday targeted the Congress, saying that the grand old party, which has been tolerated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for so many decades, should also tolerate the saffron party for at least ten years. Naidu said that the Congress was unnecessarily targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said unlike past governments where the prime minister (Manmohan Singh) presides and madam (Sonia Gandhi) decides, the BJP-led Government was working collectively in which Prime Minister Modi presides and the team decides.

PM Modi honours innovative officers of Indian Army

January 16, 2016 4:45 am

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented certificates to Indian Army officers for their innovative works on the occasion of Army Day. The officers were honoured for their contributions in the areas of communications, counter-militant operations and others. The 'At-Home function' held in New Delhi was attended by President Pranab Mukherjee, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and others. Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to commemorate Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1949.

Pakistan’s reaction on Pathankot terror attack not different: Congress

January 09, 2016 7:40 am

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday said Pakistan’s reaction is not very much different, adding that earlier Pakistan’s former prime minister Yusuf Gilani did the same thing after 26/11 attack and spoke to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, and now Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is also doing the same, after the Pathankot attack. He added that India has given them lot of evidences but Pakistan’s court is not treating those evidences with respect.